NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Senior running back Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) rushed 26 times for career-high totals of 178 yards and three touchdowns (2, 18, 39) to lead the Westminster College football team to a 38-7 non-conference win over Hiram College at Charles A. Henry Field in Hiram, Ohio today. The Titans improved to 2-1, while the Terriers fell to 0-3.
Westminster took the lead on its very first drive, as the Titans put together a nine-play, 61-yard drive capped by a two-yard dive by Buggey. The conversion by senior kicker Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) gave the Blue & White a 7-0 lead after one period. During the period, Titan junior starting quarterback J.R. Barley (Beaver Falls/Blackhawk H.S.) left the game due to injury and was replaced by sophomore Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.).
The Titans stretched the lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter, as Myers found senior tight end Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) from 12 yards out to cap a six-play, 35-yard drive set up bu a fumble recovery at the Hiram 35-yard line. The Terriers answered with a six-yard scoring pass from Trevor Henderson to Sean Hardy to halve the lead to 14-7, but Castillo booted a 35-yard field goal 1:31 before halftime to put Westminster on top 17-7 at the break.
After a scoreless third period, Westminster put the game away with three unanswered fourth quarter touchdowns. Buggey opened the period with an 18-yard scoring burst on the first play of the period to build the lead to 24-7, then added a 39-yard touchdown with 10:25 to play to put Westminster up 31-7. Another fumble recovery deep in Hiram territory set up the final score for the Titans, as sophomore fullback Ron Rokicki (Pittsburgh/Cornell H.S.) rushed five yards to paydirt, followed by sophomore kicker Jason Lundmark (Frewsburg, NY/Frewsburg Central H.S.) converting the extra point to close the scoring.
Westminster dominated the game statistically, outgaining Hiram 412-107 in total yardage, including 291-8 in team rushing yards. Buggey posted the second 100-yard effort of his career and surpassed his previous career high of 114 yards against Bethany in 2003. He also added 12 yards on two receptions and 76 yards on a pair of kick returns (including a season-high 52-yard return) to give him 266 all-purpose yards in the contest. Freshman tailback Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) added 18 carries for a career-best 84 yards in the win. Myers completed 15-of-22 passes for 114 yards and a score in his first extended collegiate action, with sophomore wide receiver Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) catching a team-high four passes for 39 yards.
On defense, the Titans limited the Terriers to just 0.3 yards per rush (net 8 yards on 27 carries) while harassing Hiram quarterbacks into just 10-of-30 passing (33.3%). Sophomore linebacker Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) tallied four tackles while adding a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback sack. Senior linebacker Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) and senior defensive tackle Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) each made five tacles, with Bonenberger tallying a team-high three tackles for losses and Chmura recording a sack. Freshman linebacker Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) also posted a forced fumble and fumble recovery in the win.
Westminster football returns to action next Saturday, September 24, as the Titans open Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) play and celebreate Homecoming 2005 against new league member Thomas More College at Burry Stadium at 1:30 p.m.
TOP TITAN PERFORMERS
Offense
*Senior RB Sean Buggey (Homer City/Homer-Center H.S.) 26 rushes for career-high 178 yards (6.8 avg.), 3 TDs (2, 18, 39), long of 39; 2 receptions for 12 yards; 2 kick returns for 76 yards, long of 52; 266 total all-purpose yards
*Freshman RB Eddie Williams (Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary H.S.) - 18 rushes for 84 yards (4.7 avg.), long of 24
*Sophomore QB Brett Myers (Tallmadge, OH/Tallmadge H.S.) 15-22-0 passing for 114 yards, 1 TD (12), long of 15; 2 carries for 11 yards
*Sophomore WR Brett Ziegler (Somerset/Somerset H.S.) 4 receptions for 39 yards, long of 15
*Senior TE Josh Bero (Poland, OH/Poland Seminary H.S.) 2 receptions for 26 yards, 1 TD (12)
Defense
*Sophomore LB Greg Pfeifer (Pittsburgh/Shaler H.S.) 4 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 QB sack
*Senior LB Jerry Bonenberger (Pittsburgh/Mount Lebanon H.S.) 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assisted), 3 tackles for losses, 1 pass breakup
*Senior NG Ryan Chmura (Wampum/Mohawk H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses, 1 QB sack
*Senior DE Adam Hadbavny (Westmoreland City/Norwin H.S.) - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 tackles for losses
*Freshman LB Josh Weese (Lisbon, OH/Southern Local H.S.) 1 solo tackles, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery
Special Teams
*Senior K Chris Castillo (Austintown, OH/Austintown Fitch H.S.) - 1-2 field goal attempts (35), 3-3 extra-point attempts
#jmo#
